Bridging the Gap: The Young Caring for the Old

Bridging the Gap: The Young Caring for the Old

When most of us hear the word ‘caregiver,’ we may picture a middle-aged woman caring for a spouse, parent or even a parent-in-law. This depicts America’s typical family caregiver according to the National Alliance for Caregivers and AARP’s Caregiving in the U.S. 2015...
Why Scammers Target the Elderly

Why Scammers Target the Elderly

As unfortunate as it is, with the rise in technology comes a rise in financial scams. Scams can be found practically anywhere – on the phone, in the mail and even online – resulting in millions of people losing billions of dollars to scammers every year. What is even...
Why Happiness and Trust Increase With Age

Why Happiness and Trust Increase With Age

Oh, he’s just a grumpy old man and she’s a cranky old woman. We grow up hearing these stereotypes associated with people as they age. A new study at Northwestern University, however, is challenging this stereotype, finding that people may actually become more trusting...
Air Pollution Linked to High Anxiety

Air Pollution Linked to High Anxiety

The topic of climate change has been buzzing around in the news a lot lately with government leaders across the world meeting this coming December for the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference. Even though we hear about this topic frequently, we may not pay as...
How Seniors Benefit from Fluoridated Water

How Seniors Benefit from Fluoridated Water

Dentistry has come a long way over the past century. As our diet evolved over time, the significance of protecting our teeth has become essential. The foods and drinks you consume have a huge impact on your enamel and overall oral health. A huge advancement in...